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Sunday, March 30, 2014

If I could find a painter who did as good a job as I do, or who made less mess and left fewer paint drops on the floor than I do, I'd be willing to pay for having my kitchen walls painted

Sadly, "Professional Painter" doesn't mean "Craftsman" in this area....but rather "fairly sure which end of the paintbrush to pick up" and "not terribly likely to paint the wrong thing" and "might not make too much of a mess".

So fuckit, I'll paint.

But I hate it. I'd rather be a demonstrator model at a proctology school.

While I applaud the court's decision to uphold the Second Amendment, I actually disagree with the ruling:The landlord, in this case, the state of Delaware, would prefer that firearms not be present on it's property. While I think that that is foolish, and does not make for a safer environment, the fact is that the tenants have no say as to what is or is not allowed on the property.If they disagree with the choice of rules from the Landlord, then they need to move elsewhere. If they can afford a firearms for "hunting or recreation" then they can afford to pay full rent for a while. If they need a firearm for personal protection then, again, they should find a landlord who approves of (or at least doesn't ban) firearms. Were this private property, owned by a single person or by a business entity, then the banning of firearms would, in fact, be legal. The same should apply when the landlord is the State. I firmly believe that people in Government subsidized housing have no right to privacy in their subsidized home, nor any right to special treatment of any kind. When someone else is paying the bill, then that someone gets to set the rules. Don't like it? Move out and pay your own way. Simple.

Or he won't veto it, thereby making sure that we all know his stance...and the fact that he ISN'T what his supporters claim he is (We all know he isn't, but this will prove it to anyone who isn't sure) and alienate the gun owners of this country...who vote.

So, Chris: What is it gonna be? Do ya wanna move up to try for the Presidency? Or do you want to remain at the Governor level for the rest of your career?

(While it would be bad for the folks in New Jersey, I hope he signs the bill, thereby effectively dropping out of the race for President in 2016...And hey, the folks in NJ are getting the representatives they voted for, right?)

Sunday, March 16, 2014

If this police officer is in any way exonerated, is not charged with manslaughter (at least) and doesn't serve prison time, then I see no barrier to shooting the next cop who makes me nervous (or anyone else for that matter). Next time a cop makes any suggestive move, or places his hand on the butt of his firearm (even if it stays in the holster) then I can make my move and shoot him, just so that I can be safe and go home to my family at night. (and no, I don't intend to start shooting anyone, police officers or civilians...)

Look at the video. There is NO WAY that the cane can be construed to be any type of firearm. You can see it even in the crappy dashcam video....The officer should have been able to do so as well.

The York County Sheriffs office claims that Officer Knox followed procedure for a situation like this.

Whose procedure? Who approved of shooting people when there is no immediate threat? (Yeah, I know, they are gonna claim that he perceived a threat....but is that statement justifiable?)

'Cause if it is than My procedure is gonna lead to me defending myself from a lot more possible threats.

If the police are that afraid of every person they interact with, then they shouldn't be police officers, shouldn't have the right to carry a firearm, and shouldn't be in any position of authority.

This officer killed attempted to kill a 70 year old man for no reason.......no matter what the department claims.

Yes, this is a tragedy. Mistakes were made...I got that. But it is still murder attempted murder.

I'm sorry for the officer, but he should be in prison.

If it were you or I, that is where we'd be. And rightly so.

*Original reports were that the elderly man had been killed. subsequent reports say that the man is alive and expected to survive. Post updated accordingly. Instead of murder, it is attempted murder. Still think jail time is appropriate*

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Do we really want that? As much business as we do over the web, do we want a bunch of Europeans with anto American complexes (see also: Brussels) having control over the internet as we know it? Having the ability to change, deny or otherwise mess with Domain Names and such?

Is this a good idea? I don't think so. Handing over control of something the US invented, and that the US has controlled in a benign manner from the beginning to a bunch of other countries who may not have our (or others) interests at heart is not a good idea.

I suppose that you had to write about something in order to get paid, and a topic like this would get some comments so that your editor will now that people read your articles.....

While everyone is entiled to their opinion, your sucks. and it was, IMO, a poorly written article.

My choice of a pistol platform for self defense/CCW is not up to you. Yes, I have had a bad example of a 1911. I know Glocks that are shit too. One example having been sold to a close friend...both firearms were returned for service. and, not surprisingly, are now good examples of reliable firearms. (the 1911 variant that I had now has over 8k rounds through it with absolutely zero hiccups, despite being crap out of the box. The GLOCK has a similar round count after service, but wouldn't fire a full magazine without issues as delivered). I'd be willing to bet my life on either of those firearm, if and when. In fact, I carry the 1911 variant almost daily. And I shoot about 20K rounds through my assorted 1911's yearly.

You take all 1911's and lump them into a group. Cheap ones, modified ones, and then you use Kimbers as you prime example....a company that built a reputation as a custom gushop and then has since traded on their name to easily impressed afficianados with more money than sense when it comes to purchasing firearms..("I got a Kimber!!!! I must be an Operatianally Operational Operator!") I actually know of very few Kimber 1911's that run well enough that I would use them outside of a range...But I also know of many made by Para and Springfield that are excellent examples of quality reliable firearms....as is true of Glocks and, to a more limited extent, M&P's. But I'd function test ANY firearm that I was going to plan to carry to defend myself with very carefully...I'd make sure that the ammo and the firearms were compatible and happy with each other, and that the gun would be reliable...not just for a magazine or two, but for hundreds of rounds...No matter what make of firearms...Glock, Para, Springfield, Colt, or Smith and Wesson.

What you prefer is up to you...the type of firearms, the particular style....and if you want to become a FanBoi to a particular brand or style, then, hey, you are (supposedly) an adult, and can make yer own choices.

I prefer the grip safety and the thumb safety....not the crap trigger safety abortion idea that Gaston Glock came up with...Your Mileage May, however, Vary...If you like your Glock, then by all means, use it. Just be careful when reholstering around me, please. (especially if you are a policeman!)

Actually, go ahead and bash the 1911. It'll reduce the demand (maybe, if anyone cares what you write) and maybe make the prices come down.

In the meantime, I'll take my chances with my 1911 on my hip in daily carry. You carry what you want to.

The Obama administration changes their minds after initially granting them asylum on grounds of religious persecution.

ICE changes their mind in 2012. Tells them they have to leave.

They appeal.

Supreme Court chooses not to hear the case.

Now, I wouldn't bring this up, except that there are THOUSANDS of Mexicans who ILLEGALLY entered this country and who were caught after spending YEARS here who have NOT been deported....who are encouraged and allowed to stay here.....even though they entered and stayed illegally....and whose cases are being ignored by ICE and other relevant agencies.

Double standard?

I see this as a human rights issue....they are being persecuted and fined for not sending their kids to the State approved schools in Deutschland ....

If we let all the illegals stay, then we should let these people stay. They, at least, did everything legally and are, by all reports, model citizens.

Not so with some of the other cases.

But they are, apparently, not brown enough.

Perhaps they should learn to speak Spanish. Maybe move to California or Arizona....Or Chicago.

Monday, March 3, 2014

If you can find a legal way to get your "Assault Rifle" and or High Capacity Magazines or other banned (but previously legal) firearms into my hand, I will offer storage in a safe, controlled environment. They will be stored in the same environment that my personal firearms are stored in

Insurance against fire and such is still up to you.

You can come and visit them at any time with a bit of notice. We even have decent ranges fairly close by so you can exercise them.

This is not an offer of storage forever, but only until you can either get the law repealed or move out of the state to a more congenial environment. I should be at this location for at least another 2 years....

Let us never forget that on Feb 28th,1993 the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms chose to attack a peaceful compound of religious "fanatics".

This ultimately ended, 51 days later, with the death of 76 men women and children..

Look up the details yourself, Wikipedia has part of the story. Take the time to learn more.

What it ultimately comes down to is, that much like the Randy Weaver saga, the government departments (and individuals therein) went Way too far, and when people resisted, they brought the full weight of the Federal government down upon those unfortunate to be in the crosshairs. People who resisted died because they were targeted by rouge, undertrained, and unsupervised agents of the Federal agencies.

The fact that these events happened is bad enough. THe fact that these agents and their supervisors and THEIR supervisors were, essentialy, unpunished.

And WE as a nation allowed the events to happen, watching breathlessly on TV as events unfolded....And we let these agents get away with, essentially, murder.

Think about it.

And we are allowing such things to happen again....Think Fast and Furious. If you don't know what I am referring to, Google "Operation Fast and Furious"....

Look: I understand that the school just wants a peaceful day, with no fights or violence. THat the Mexicans are making trouble about Hispanic culture and that the school just wants to make it go away...
Too fucking bad. The minority mexican students can go back to mexico if they don't like it. THis is the US of America. Wearing a US flag should NEVER be illegal or against the rules in the United States. (the Mexicans get to wear the Mexican flag, but that is ok and not judged provocative)...To me, anywhere outside of Mexico, it is just a rag...as it should be with any flag outside of the country which it represents.

The judges need to be recalled and then horsewhipped.

The school administrator needs to be fired and barred from ever working in any administrative capacity ever again.

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